Post by dana06 on Dec 17, 2009 14:13:46 GMT -4
Music Review: Season 3 Music From the Showtime Series Californication
Posted on November 24th, 2009
by Zach Freeman in All News, Music Reviews, Reviews
As lead David Duchovny - along with the rest of the cast - settles into a fourth season of the popular Showtime series Californication, Lakeshore Records and Showtime have teamed up to release a selection of soundtrack pieces from the highly viewed third season. And why not? The show has featured music from well-knowns like Rob Zombie and Widespread Panic, cult favorites like G.G. Allin and Jimmy LaFave, and up-and-comers like Black Joe Lewis. This collection of 13 tracks is every bit the soundtrack album that listeners would expect from a show with such eclectic tastes.
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Nicely wrapping the album up is Damhnait Doyle’s deceptively simple cover of the over-covered “I Want You To Want Me.” Somehow, the Canadian pop singer manages to trot this old horse out in a way that feels both fresh and invigorating.
Overall, this collection of songs has enough familiarity (almost half of it is covers) and freshness (see Spider Problem, Joe Lewis, and Damhnait Doyle) to reel in any music fan who takes a listen. Somehow managing to be both eclectic and cohesive at the same time, this is a soundtrack for those who feel that the soundtrack genre has lost its footing in a world of single-track downloads.
Zach’s Rating: A-
Perfect For: Fans of eclectic soundtrack collections
**There are a couple of other reviews out there and the consensus seems to be that Dav's version is better than the original.
**http://www.bloggernews.net/123092
Posted on November 24th, 2009
by Zach Freeman in All News, Music Reviews, Reviews
As lead David Duchovny - along with the rest of the cast - settles into a fourth season of the popular Showtime series Californication, Lakeshore Records and Showtime have teamed up to release a selection of soundtrack pieces from the highly viewed third season. And why not? The show has featured music from well-knowns like Rob Zombie and Widespread Panic, cult favorites like G.G. Allin and Jimmy LaFave, and up-and-comers like Black Joe Lewis. This collection of 13 tracks is every bit the soundtrack album that listeners would expect from a show with such eclectic tastes.
....
Nicely wrapping the album up is Damhnait Doyle’s deceptively simple cover of the over-covered “I Want You To Want Me.” Somehow, the Canadian pop singer manages to trot this old horse out in a way that feels both fresh and invigorating.
Overall, this collection of songs has enough familiarity (almost half of it is covers) and freshness (see Spider Problem, Joe Lewis, and Damhnait Doyle) to reel in any music fan who takes a listen. Somehow managing to be both eclectic and cohesive at the same time, this is a soundtrack for those who feel that the soundtrack genre has lost its footing in a world of single-track downloads.
Zach’s Rating: A-
Perfect For: Fans of eclectic soundtrack collections
**There are a couple of other reviews out there and the consensus seems to be that Dav's version is better than the original.
**http://www.bloggernews.net/123092